Majors, minors & more

Economic Development

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Overview

Economic development is a specialization track in the economic sciences major.

This option provides students an understanding of how policies, institutions, and endowments influence physical, human, and natural capital accumulation which leads to the emergence of poor and rich communities and countries.

Scholarships and financial aid

A variety of state, federal, and university-sponsored programs are available to help students with educational costs.

For all students at WSU

Washington State University awards millions of dollars in financial aid and scholarships to students every year based on financial need, academic merit, or a combination of the two.

To get all the financial help WSU can provide, start by doing these two things:

For students in economic sciences

In addition to general university scholarships and other financial aid, WSU offers scholarships specifically for students who are studying economics.

The School of Economic Sciences offers the Jeffrey Krautkraemer "Pay It Forward" scholarship to students who have a major or minor in economics and have a demonstrated interest in environmental issues. Preference is given to first-generation students.

The international economics & development specialization involves courses such as these:

Public EconomicsInternational Trade and Finance Economics of Health CareAspects of Sustainable DevelopmentEconomic Development and Underdevelopment

See the WSU Catalog for degree requirements and talk with your academic advisor about planning and scheduling your courses. All students must meet requirements as outlined in the catalog in order to graduate.